LLANGOLLEN Pavilion has announced a new venue director ahead of its official re-opening on Wednesday.

Vicki Shenton-Morris, 30, from Denbigh, will take over the running of the Pavilion after its £1.6m refurbishment.

Vicki, who went to Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Ruthin and university in Bangor , will run the site, commission new events and manage the staff.

She said: “These are exciting times for the Pavilion as it begins a new chapter in its history.

“I’ll be working with the team here to bring the Pavilion and its events to the community in North Wales and show the rest of Wales and the UK what we have to offer.”

The landmark venue, home to festivals, music and arts events throughout the year, is marking its re-opening with a special concert featuring an impressive line up of North Wales based artists and musicians.

On the billing is the internationally acclaimed male voice choir, Côr Godre'r Aran from Bala, Adran Rhuthun, a choir of primary school age children already achieving national success, Wrexham band, Heal the Last Stand, local duo Rachel Lloyd and Matt Nicholls, and a performance from New Dance.

Llangollen Pavilion’s Poet for 2010, Sophie McKeand, will open the show and there will be an exhibition by local glass artist, Claire Paton in the gallery.

Vicki added: “The re-opening concert launches a full programme of events at the Pavilion which will bring both national and local performers.”